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FV53 LAO

2003 Mazda B Series

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,820 mi
Last recorded161,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda B Series84,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LAO
MakeMazda
ModelB Series
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 161,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 161,820 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 156,101 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 154,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 139,936 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 139,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 126,836 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 116,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,710 miles

both front shock absorbers have a poor dampening effect

Fail 10 Feb 2016 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front shock absorbers have a poor dampening effect

Pass 12 Feb 2015 96,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,518 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,517 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,271 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,356 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda B Series?

Based on 136,422 MOT tests across 9,870 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
5,432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,870
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,638
fog lamp not working 5,286
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,589
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,901
Registration plate lamp not working 2,281
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FV53 LAO is a 2003 Mazda B Series in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Mazda B Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 84,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda B Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV53 LAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda B Series typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda B Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 LAO registered?

FV53 LAO is a 2003 Mazda B Series, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FV53 LAO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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